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The Campbell's CoFRA:CSC +7.60%58 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 1.74 as of Apr. 2026, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 20.29. GuruFocus rates FRA:CSC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 993 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Campbell's Co ranks better than 58.11% on this metric.
"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume (If the business requires additional working capital to maintain its competitive position and unit volume, the increment also should be included in (c))...Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes - both for investors in buying stocks and for managers in buying entire businesses...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."
The Campbell's Co's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €1.74. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 11.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Campbell's Co's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CSC'
s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.82 Med: 20.29 Max: 124.02
Current: 11.55
FRA:CSC's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked better than 58.11% of 993
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 14.66
vs FRA:CSC: 11.55
Assumption: Companies usually do not report maintenance capital expenditures and growth capital expenditures separately. Here we use estimated numbers and average them over 5 years. The method to estimate maintenance capital expenditures can be found in above part 4.
Note: GuruFocus' Change In Working Capital is provided by Morningstar. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement from original financial report. And it includes non-current parts of assets and liabilities.
The Campbell's Co Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms
The Campbell's Co Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Campbell's Co's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The Campbell's Co Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart
FRA:CSC vs PPC, CAG, LW: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Campbell's Co's Price-to-Owner-Earnings, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Owner-Earnings data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Campbell's Co Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Campbell's Co's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Campbell's Co's Price-to-Owner-Earnings falls into.
"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume. (If the business requires additional working capital to maintain its competitive position and unit volume, the increment also should be included in (c))...Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes - both for investors in buying stocks and for managers in buying entire businesses...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."
3. Other non-cash charges usually include "Stock Based Compensation" and "Change In Deferred Tax":
However, to be conservative, GuruFocus will not add Stock Based Compensation back to net income.
The Campbell's Co's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €73 Mil.
4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = €313 Mil
It is usually best to take a long-term average of maintenance capital expenditure. Ideally this would be as long as 10 years and include at least one economic downturn. However, since many companies do not have as long as 10-year history, here GuruFocus uses the latest 5 years data to do the calculation. To smooth out unusual years but reflect recent developments, we take an average of the 5 year maintenance capital expenditure.
The following shows how to get maintenance capital expenditure.
First, calculate the revenue change regarding to the previous quarter. If the revenue decreased from the previous quarter, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive).
Second, if the revenue increased from the previous quarter, then calculate the percentage of Net PPE as of corresponding Revenue.
Growth Capital Expenditure = Percentage of Property, Plant and Equipment as of corresponding Revenue * Revenue Increase
Third, calculate Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure.
If [Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure] was negative, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive).
If [Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure] was positive, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure.
Fourth, get the average of the 5 years maintenance capital expenditure.
The Campbell's Co's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = €313 Mil
5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. The Campbell's Co's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €-163 Mil.
Note: GuruFocus' Change in Working Capital is provided by Morningstar. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement from original financial report. And sometimes it includes non-current parts of assets and liabilities.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 1.74 mean?
The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 1.74 as of Apr. 2026. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on The Campbell's Co. This is 91% below median its historical median of 20.29. Over the past decade, The Campbell's Co's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 7.82 to 124.02. According to the industry distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #416 out of 993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is The Campbell's Co's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
The Campbell's Co's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 1.74 is 91% below median its 10-year median of 20.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.82 to a high of 124.02. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 14.66. The Campbell's Co's value of 1.74 is 88.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #416 out of 993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Campbell's Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Campbell's Co's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to PPC and CAG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #416 out of 993 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This puts The Campbell's Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 14.66. The Campbell's Co's value of 1.74 is 88.1% below this benchmark. Historically, The Campbell's Co's own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 7.82 to 124.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.29 vs. the industry median of 14.66, The Campbell's Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 14.66, based on 993 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Campbell's Co's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 1.74 is 88.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) mean?
A high Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on The Campbell's Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 14.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Campbell's Co's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 1.74, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 20.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Campbell's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.50, compared to a current price of €20.10 — trading 41.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 1.74, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 20.29 and 88.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.66. The Campbell's Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) calculated?
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 1.74 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Campbell's Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €20.10 is trading 41.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €34.50.
GuruFocus considers The Campbell's Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CSC:
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 1.74 (91% below median its 10-year median of 20.29)
GF Value™: €34.50 vs. price of €20.10 (41.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#416 of 993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Over the past 150-plus years, Campbell's has evolved into a leading domestic packaged food manufacturer, with a portfolio that extends beyond its iconic red-and-white labeled canned soup. In fiscal 2025 (July year-end), snacks accounted for 43% of its revenue, followed by soup (27%), other simple meals (23%), and beverages (7%). Beyond its namesake, its brands include Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Snyder's of Hanover, Swanson, Pacific Foods, Prego, Pace, V8, and, most recently, Rao's (a deal that closed in 2024). Around 90% of its revenue results from the US and the remainder from Canada and Latin America.
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